The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has compulsorily retired Justice Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele of the Area Court for misconduct and suspended Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed from adjudicatory duties for two years and issued him a warning letter.
The Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Tanko Muhammed announced this on Thursday in Lokoja, adding that the decisions were taken at the JSC’s 136th meeting.
The commission acquitted Magistrate Abdul Musa Mopah, Mr Yunusa Medugu, Deborah O. Ebiloma Esq. and Anuhi Safiya Oiza accused of various offences.
Dr. Muhammed said the commission set up a six-man committee headed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Muizudeen Abdullah to look into the possibility of improving the welfare of magistrates and area court judges.
“The allegations against the officers were first investigated by the Commission’s Disciplinary Committee, which made appropriate recommendations to the JSC.
“The sacked judge was found to have bought a building which was the subject matter of litigation before him, after ordering the sale of the same and refused to make full payment for the property. He was found to have issued a court order without hearing both parties,” Muhammed said.
